In The News 8 October 2012

Attorney General, Department of Health, and Drug-Free Action Alliance announce prescription drug drop box program

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Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced a new initiative to give law enforcement agencies in Ohio new tools to help fight prescription drug abuse.

The Attorney General's Office is partnering with the Ohio Department of Health and the Drug Free Action Alliance to invite southern Ohio's law enforcement agencies to participate in the newly established Ohio Prescription Drug Drop Box Program.

The pilot program will provide approximately 75 drop boxes to collect prescription drugs and at least three incinerators to destroy them.

"Even though the entire state is dealing with the problems associated with prescription drug addiction, southern Ohio is by far the epicenter of the abuse," said Attorney General DeWine. "By initially focusing our efforts in this area, we will not only help more people, but can also better monitor the success of the program."

Law enforcement agencies in the following area counties pilot program, free of charge, are eligible to apply:

• Adams
• Brown
• Clinton
• Fayette
• Highland
• Pike

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